Mupirocin Calcium Cream, 2%, a) 15g tube (NDC 66993-942-15),b) 30g tube (NDC 66993-942-31), Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for GlaxoSmithKline PO Box 1217 Zebulon, NC 27597-1217.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: August 13, 2015 GlaxoSmithKline Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: C690076, C693373, Exp 2/2016; Lot #: C701378, C701376, Exp 4/2016; Lot #: C704164, Exp 5/2016; Lot #: C713687, Exp 8/2016; Lot #: C719467,C718203, Exp 9/2016; Lot #: C723641, Exp 10/2016; Lot #: C683884, Exp 12/2016; Lot #: C697653, Exp 3/2016; Lot #: C710477, Exp 7/2016; Expanded to include: C697654, Exp. 03/2016 (15 grams), C723642, Exp. 10/2016 (30 grams).
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
Reason for Recall:
Penicillin Cross Contamination and Presence of Foreign Substance. Product was contaminated with penicillin and foreign substances during manufacturing process.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Mupirocin Calcium Cream, 2%, a) 15g tube (NDC 66993-942-15),b) 30g tube (NDC 66993-942-31), Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for GlaxoSmithKline PO Box 1217 Zebulon, NC 27597-1217.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: C690076, C693373, Exp 2/2016; Lot #: C701378, C701376, Exp 4/2016; Lot #: C704164, Exp 5/2016; Lot #: C713687, Exp 8/2016; Lot #: C719467,C718203, Exp 9/2016; Lot #: C723641, Exp 10/2016; Lot #: C683884, Exp 12/2016; Lot #: C697653, Exp 3/2016; Lot #: C710477, Exp 7/2016; Expanded to include: C697654, Exp. 03/2016 (15 grams), C723642, Exp. 10/2016 (30 grams).

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1362-2015

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